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• Supermarket freezers in Belgium and Sweden hit by suspected cyber-attack

  Retailers across Western and Northern Europe are tallying millions of euros in spoiled goods after unauthorized intrusions manipulated cooling units. The incidents, which follow a comparable widespread disruption in France last month, prompted immediate intervention from government cyber-security agencies in Belgium and Sweden. Investigators have not yet identified the perpetrators responsible for the sabotage.

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• Supermarkets across Belgium and Sweden report sudden overnight temperature spikes in fridges and freezers due to suspected hacks, mirroring French cyberattacks (Bloomberg)

  Retail infrastructure disruptions hit multiple European grocery chains early in the week after cooling equipment was targeted by digital intrusions. Investigators are examining potential links across the continent as these breaches follow a pattern established during earlier incidents. The full operational fallout remains under evaluation while officials seek to pinpoint the perpetrators behind the incidents.

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• Supermarket freezers in Belgium and Sweden hit by suspected cyber-attack

  Multiple European grocery chains are discarding thousands of euros in spoiled food following widespread temperature disruptions across their cooling systems. The overnight incident impacted retailers across Belgium, Sweden, and Ireland, mirroring a similar wave of disruptions that hit hundreds of French stores last month. Investigators have not yet identified the perpetrators responsible for tampering with the commercial refrigeration equipment.

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